What Do the Basal Ganglia Do? Dr. Amen Explains Their Roles

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What do the basal ganglia do? What roles do they play when it comes to your emotions, decisions, and learning? Whether you’ve ever heard of them or not, your basal ganglia make a big difference in your life. In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen explains how important this system in your brain is. Read more to learn what the basal ganglia do.

How to Stop Feeling Nervous: Tackling Basal Ganglia Dysfunction

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Do you experience unwarranted or excessive nervousness? Do you bite your nails or have other compulsive habits? Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen argues that basal ganglia dysfunction might be to blame if you’re nervous or worried much of the time. He discusses the symptoms and shares several treatments that could calm your nerves. Keep reading to learn how to stop feeling nervous by addressing basal ganglia dysfunction.

Limbic System Dysfunction: Symptoms & Remedies (Dr. Amen)

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Do you feel more guilty than you probably should? Do you have trouble sleeping? Is it hard for you to concentrate? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you might suffer from limbic system dysfunction. In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen lays out the common symptoms and provides several recommendations to restore your system to health. Continue reading to learn about symptoms of—and repairs for—limbic system dysfunction.

Prefrontal Cortex Dysfunction Symptoms & Remedies (Dr. Amen)

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Would you like to be more organized? Are you easily distracted? How can listening to Mozart help? Your prefrontal cortex oversees your executive function. If it’s not hitting on all cylinders, you could experience difficulty with focus, directions, emotions, learning, managing daily life, and more. Dr. Daniel G. Amen discusses ways to identify and address prefrontal cortex dysfunction. Read more to learn about the symptoms of—and treatments for—prefrontal cortex dysfunction.

The Impact of Technology on Healthcare: Better Care and Assists

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What’s the impact of technology on healthcare? Will robots be doing medical procedures in the future? The healthcare sector is being transformed by technology every year. According to Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler, exponential technologies are creating a healthcare system that’s personalized, proactive, and affordable. Discover more about how healthcare is transforming with the help of new tech.

What Does the Prefrontal Cortex Do in the Brain? (Dr. Amen)

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What does the prefrontal cortex do in the brain? How is it connected to your emotions and behaviors? One of the regions of your brain is your prefrontal cortex. Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen explains its vital functions in his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. Continue reading to learn what the prefrontal cortex does in the brain.

Mel Robbins on the Different Types of Intermittent Fasting

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Are you interested in a new diet plan? What are the different types of intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is a popular diet plan that has shown great results for people. However, it isn’t a one-size-fits-all diet, so you can characterize the way you fast depending on your health and the outcome you want. Continue reading to learn about the different fasting durations and their effects, according to The Mel Robbins Podcast.

Safe Fasting Tips From The Mel Robbins Podcast

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What are the rules for safe fasting? How do you get started with fasting? While many diets focus on what you eat, intermittent fasting focuses more on when you eat. When you fast, you stop eating for a period of time and then go back to your regular eating schedule. If this isn’t done properly, it can be dangerous. Here’s what to know so you can fast safely, according to The Mel Robbins Podcast.